America

Animal Name: AmericaAdmit Date: 07/03/12Admit Weight: 94 lbsCurrent Weight:Released Date: Progress Notes: America is a weaned elephant seal who was rescued from Enderts Beach in Crescent City. He came in underweight, and has a large wound on his front left flipper which could have possibly been from a boat propeller. Since coming in the wound has been cleaned and stitched up, and America is now learning to eat fish on his own.

If You Finda Stranded Seal or Sea Lion:

DO NOT TOUCH beached mammals. These animals are sometimes aggressive and can inflict severe bites.

Keep people and pets away.

Do not disturb or chase them into the water. Animals may simply be resting and may not need help.

Note the EXACT location, including landmarks, and CALL us at 707-465-MAML(6265).

Harbor Seal Pups on the beach are NOT Abandoned!! Their mothers are off feeding and will return. Please...Please...DO NOT go near them!!!